On the weekend following the 80th anniversary of the end of the Second World War, we will gather in Berlin at the Peace Congress, expecting 100 young people from all over Europe. 

We are campaigning for the commemoration of war crimes and their victims throughout the 20th century and today. 

In lectures by experts, we will find out what constitutes war crimes and which mechanisms facilitate them. We learn how they can be prosecuted and punished, and what challenges international prosecution today. Workshops held by historical educators focus on specific war crimes committed throughout Europe in the 20th century and beyond. We will examine the historical events through victims' testimonies and other sources, and discuss why it is still important to keep the memory of the victims alive. We will find ways to counter historical falsification and fake news, and contribute to an active remembrance culture. Our working language is English. 

The Peace Congress is funded by the EU Commission's CERV (Citizens, Equality, Rights and Values) programme and the German Ministry of Youth.